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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Bridges"?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a coil to the slave device?
Which of the messaging methods is best described as one that can only be initiated by the link master in the H1 transmission system?
Which of the answers below is not an advantage of digital communications to field devices?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is limited to 10 km or less?
History management stores an enormous amount of process data. Which of the answers below represents the amount of different types of data stored?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the coils ON/OFF status of inputs # 10197 to 10218 from a slave device?
The addition of BCC to the message frame increases the efficiency of detecting errors in transmissions. which one of the error check systems based on a mathematical expression and is available to be used on data frames too large for any other method of error checking?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the system where data is collected and organized?
I to P converters are best defined as which of the following answers?
Which of the components below is required for the H1 transmission segment to function?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls on the ISO network layer and possibly the data link layers?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the switch interacts with?
Modbus to Ethernet/IP is the best example of which of the following converters?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control strategy to be programmed once the I/O for the controllers was configured?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a flashing alarm?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
Which of the H1 transmission system function blocks below is best described as generally available default to field devices after it has been energized?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below would use a password on the BIOS to prevent unauthorized changes?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "D"?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?